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nice piece!
brushed, blasted, matte, or wrinkled aluminum (like the cast pieces on the car) or matte/wrinkle black would look more factory.
Although some people want red/blue under their hoods many people dont want bright color coordinating pieces because they can sometimes look a bit gaudy.
brushed, blasted, matte, or wrinkled aluminum (like the cast pieces on the car) or matte/wrinkle black would look more factory.
Although some people want red/blue under their hoods many people dont want bright color coordinating pieces because they can sometimes look a bit gaudy.
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St. Jude Donor '10-'11-'12
They are coming !!! We're trying to get the brackets prefected, my machinist is doing his best, he isnt as quick as he used to be... he's kind of advanced in age..LOL actually did some work with Duntov back in the day
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St. Jude Donor '10-'11-'12
In order to drain it , its better to remove it completely. There isn't a whole lot of room beneath it no matter where you mount it. We designed it to be easily removed with the one set screw and the -an fittings so it can be drained without making a mess of the engine bay trying to catch the fluid out the bottom of the can.
I suspect the C6 version will be slightly different but work with the same ease for cleaning.
I suspect the C6 version will be slightly different but work with the same ease for cleaning.
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Why did you not put a level indicator like many others have? Without it, I'd be paranoid and check its level every too often, leading me to lose my mind and eventually uninstall it. In other words, a level indicator is essential for a catch can in my opinion 
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St. Jude Donor '10-'11-'12
A level indicator would negatively effect the cans design. Some of the better most effective cans do not have a level indicator. Once you check it a few times you will know what the oil usage is like and know when it needs to be dumped. I don't see a whole lot of value in it. The engine shouldn't be sucking that much oil, if it is there is something else wrong with it. Then you have the added cost of the indicator which does not help to extract oil at all. Plus most if not all of those ebay cans with windows are not as effective as our can and use the window as a gimmick .
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How are the two end cap affixed onto the pipe?
If the can is retained on the bracket with set screw and I see no split on the bracket, would the set screw leave telltale marks on the can resulted from removal/install?
If the can is retained on the bracket with set screw and I see no split on the bracket, would the set screw leave telltale marks on the can resulted from removal/install?
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St. Jude Donor '10-'11-'12
Yes I think the set screw would leave an impression in the paint but the only time it would be noticed is when you had the can off for cleaning. When you re-install it wont be hard to get it in the same spot of with thousanths to it as the hoses and fittings are directional.
We do have another design on the clamp using stainless and a more traditional clamping pressure pressure on the can.
We use a bearing lock on the ends and the part you dont see.
We do have another design on the clamp using stainless and a more traditional clamping pressure pressure on the can.
We use a bearing lock on the ends and the part you dont see.
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Yes I think the set screw would leave an impression in the paint but the only time it would be noticed is when you had the can off for cleaning. When you re-install it wont be hard to get it in the same spot of with thousanths to it as the hoses and fittings are directional.
We do have another design on the clamp using stainless and a more traditional clamping pressure pressure on the can.
We use a bearing lock on the ends and the part you dont see.
We do have another design on the clamp using stainless and a more traditional clamping pressure pressure on the can.
We use a bearing lock on the ends and the part you dont see.
So, in other words, the end caps and what we don't see are essentially chemically bonded?
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St. Jude Donor '10-'11-'12
Correct, the bond we use is impervious to the heat and chemicals it will see. We consulted with the experts. We have an epoxy we can use as well. We are able to lower costs this way. I can have them welded with a recessed seam and am looking at those costs as well. The can is aluminum and stainless steel
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A level indicator would negatively effect the cans design. Some of the better most effective cans do not have a level indicator. Once you check it a few times you will know what the oil usage is like and know when it needs to be dumped. I don't see a whole lot of value in it. The engine shouldn't be sucking that much oil, if it is there is something else wrong with it. Then you have the added cost of the indicator which does not help to extract oil at all. Plus most if not all of those ebay cans with windows are not as effective as our can and use the window as a gimmick .
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St. Jude Donor '10-'11-'12
This is true. The can does hold a decent amount. A simple check after tracking it or once a week of normal driving would surfice to know consumption. We could add a level indicator I suppose if its that important to some people. I was trying to keep the costs of the can down but as an option that could be added I suppose it might work. I'll look into it.
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I am very intriqued. I'd want Velocity Yellow. I would also like more details on the internal workings on how exactly the vapors are condensed back to a liquid. Is it a labyrinth? Is it media strain? We'd like to know. I'd also offer two suggestions 1) a split-bore clamp rather than a set screw 2) the type of petcock drain with the nipple so a hose could be attached and extended down and out of the car for draining. and of course pricing?
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St. Jude Donor '10-'11-'12
We feature a split bore clamp on the 2010+ Camaro can so it shouldn't that hard to make it work for the Vette as well. The billet clamp is cleaner lookinig but the other clamp is made from stainless as well so it nice too. Just waiting for the patent application to be submitted before releasing the drawing of the can
